In another signing to emerge from DSEI in London, Australian company Thomas Global has secured a $15 million contract with Rheinmetall as part of a major deal to deliver the Boxer combat vehicles for Australia.
Thomas Global was selected by Rheinmetall to deliver the CRV Immersive Tactical Trainer (ITT) system, a critical element of the overall Land 400 Phase 2 Mission System.
Under the $15 million contract, Thomas Global will design and manufacture 13 containerised ITT sets and 6 classroom ITT sets. The ITT will assist operators in learning the operation of the Boxer CRV and its role in the Land Combat Vehicle System fleet.
“I’ve tasked the major defence players with ensuring they maximise local industry content in these large defence contracts and I’m pleased to see they are delivering on their commitments,” Minister for Defence Industry Melissa Price said.
“While Rheinmetall is building the Boxer CRV in South East Queensland, small businesses right across Australia are taking up opportunities in the supply chain.”